History

Corporate History

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1887 Opening of the Nagase Store in Tokyo, Japan by Kao's founder, Mr. Tomiro Nagase

1923 Tokyo Azuma factory began producing soap

1940 Nihon Yuki Company established

1940 Sakata Plant commenced operations in northern Japan

1944 Wakayama Plant commenced operations in western Japan

1949 Nihon Yuki Company renamed Kao Soap Company